DJI introduces package delivery drone FlyCart 30 with a carrying capacity of up to 30 kilograms

Chinese technology company DJI has announced its first package delivery drone, the FlyCart 30. This drone is capable of lifting cargo weighing 30 kilograms, has a flight range of up to 16 kilometers and can reach a top speed of 20 meters per second.

The drone must be able to withstand temperatures from -20 to 45 degrees Celsius, writes DJI. It can also handle wind gusts of up to 12m/s. The drone is capable of flying up to 6,000 meters into the air, although with a load of 30 kilograms it can ‘only’ fly up to 3,000 meters. The manufacturer promises that a stable connection can be maintained from the drone to the driver up to a distance of 20 kilometers. It is also possible to transfer control during the flight to a pilot at another location.

The FlyCart 30 normally uses two batteries, but can also be used with one battery ‘in emergencies’. In this setup, the drone can lift a maximum of 40 kilograms, but the flight range is reduced to 8 kilometers. Packages can be placed in the supplied 70 liter cargo box, but it is also possible to mount a separately available winch system under the drone. With the latter, the cargo can be released automatically at the destination, while with the variant with a loading platform, someone has to remove the cargo manually.

Furthermore, the parcel delivery drone has a radar system that can detect obstacles up to 200 meters high, for example when it is raining or foggy. There is also a built-in ADS-B signal receiver that can warn the pilot of nearby aircraft. Finally, there is a parachute for emergency situations. DJI will make the FlyCart 30 available worldwide sometime in the first quarter of 2024. In the US, the delivery drone costs $42,000. European prices are not yet known.